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15 Writing Courses for Middle School Students
Courses are a practical and accessible way for you to explore advanced subjects early, without the high cost or long-term commitment of intensive programs. Many online platforms like Coursera and edX, as well as universities, offer structured pre-college courses with defined curricula, allowing you to build real academic skills at your own pace. These courses often mirror high school or introductory college-level content, giving you early exposure to formal learning environme

Stephen Turban
3 days ago10 min read


5 Ways Language Learning Can Strengthen College Readiness, Academic Growth, and Global Opportunities
Language learning is often viewed as a graduation requirement or an item to check off on a transcript. But when approached with intention, it can become a meaningful part of a student’s academic and personal development. Beyond building communication skills, language learning can help students strengthen college applications, prepare for advanced academic work, and engage more confidently with the world around them. Here are five ways language learning can support long-term a

Karyn Koven
5 days ago3 min read


15 Remote Writing Internships for College Students
If you enjoy writing and want to strengthen your communication skills during college, a remote writing internship can be a valuable way to explore different career paths while building professional experience. Writing internships are available across industries such as publishing, journalism, media, nonprofits, education, public policy, and scientific communication, giving you exposure to a wide range of writing styles and audiences. Depending on the role, you may work on art

Stephen Turban
Jun 512 min read


15 Writing Contests for Middle School Students
Here are 15 writing contests for middle school students.

Stephen Turban
May 23, 202510 min read


11 Free Writing Competitions for High School Students
Here are 11 free writing contests for high school students!

Stephen Turban
Feb 10, 20258 min read


9 Free Writing Programs for High School Students
A list of 9 free writing programs for High School students focused on creative writing.

Stephen Turban
Jan 10, 20256 min read


Sewanee Young Writers Conference - Should You Apply?
This blog covers the Sewanee Young Writers' Conference (SYWC), with information on the program’s cost, eligibility, and some pros and cons!

Stephen Turban
Sep 6, 20244 min read


8 College Application Essay Tips That You Need to Know
This blog covers 8 college application essay tips that you need to know as a high school student.

Alexej Gundy
Jul 19, 20245 min read


Stossel in the Classroom Essay Contest - 10 Tips to Help You Win
This blog is the ultimate guide to winning the Stossel in the Classroom Essay Contest for high school students.

Stephen Turban
Jun 9, 20247 min read


7 Great Diversity Essay Examples and Why They Worked
In this blog, we cover 7 great diversity essay examples, and why they worked for the high school students that wrote them!

Alexej Gundy
Apr 8, 202414 min read


2023-2024's Common App Prompts - 7 Tips to Help You Give a Stellar Answer
In this blog, we’ll provide a list of all current Common App essay prompts, then discuss the most crucial tip to keep in mind for each promp

Stephen Turban
Feb 23, 20246 min read


10 Things You Should Know Before You Write a Personal Statement for College
This blog is the ultimate guide to writing a personal statement for college, as well as 10 things you should know before writing one!

Stephen Turban
Feb 3, 20247 min read


12 Awesome Essay Competitions for High School Students
In this blog, we cover 11 amazing essay competitions for high school students.

Jessica Zhou
Jan 19, 202413 min read


10 Common App Essay Mistakes You Shouldn't Make as a High Schooler
In this post, we cover 10 Common App essay mistakes that you shouldn't make as a high schooler.

Stephen Turban
Jan 19, 20246 min read


10 Online Writing Courses to Help You With Your College Application
we have curated 10 online writing courses spanning these 4 types of writing skills for aspiring college applicants.

Trisha Malhotra
Jan 12, 20247 min read


7 Tips to Ace Your Supplementary Essay
In this blog, we cover all there is to know about writing a supplementary essay, and 7 tips to help you out!

Stephen Turban
Jan 8, 20244 min read


AFSA's National High School Essay Contest - 8 Reasons Why You Should Participate
In this blog, we cover 8 reasons why you should participate in AFSA's National High School Essay Contest.

Stephen Turban
Dec 15, 20238 min read


Winning the Profile in Courage Essay Contest - 10 Tips to Help You Win
In this blog post, we introduce the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest to passionate young writers.

Stephen Turban
Nov 13, 20238 min read


10 Writing Scholarships You Should Check Out as a High Schooler
In this article, we've curated a list of ten scholarships designed for high school students interested in writing.

Stephen Turban
Nov 11, 20238 min read


Winning the Eon Essay Contest - 8 Tips to Help You Ace It
This comprehensive guide to the Eon Essay Contest will cover all there is to know about the contest, and 8 tips to help you win.

Stephen Turban
Oct 29, 20238 min read
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